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Pinnacle players celebrate their goal in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Photos: Arizona high school hockey state finals 2018

Pinnacle players celebrate their goal in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Dasnny Doherty (10) finds some room in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Dasnny Doherty (10) finds some room in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Julian D'Aloia (4) and Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) battle it out in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) gets some room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) gets some room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Max Cocrehann (27) takes a shot on goal in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Max Cocrehann (27) takes a shot on goal in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Tyler Kiley-Ram (23) goes head to head against Pinnacle's Logan Derryberry (16) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Tyler Kiley-Ram (23) goes head to head against Pinnacle's Logan Derryberry (16) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Tucker Honing (66) and Notre Dame Prep's Michael Miscio (20) battle for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Tucker Honing (66) and Notre Dame Prep's Michael Miscio (20) battle for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Chase McLaughlin (29) tries to steal the puck from Notre Dame Prep's Brett Fryer (22) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Chase McLaughlin (29) tries to steal the puck from Notre Dame Prep's Brett Fryer (22) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) tries to find some room in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) tries to find some room in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's head coach Glenn Karlson during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's head coach Glenn Karlson during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) and Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) get tangled up on the wall in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep's Andrei Yanovich (91) and Pinnacle's Humberto Quirarte (70) get tangled up on the wall in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) finds some open room in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle's Joshua Ihling (97) finds some open room in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep fans are feeling down as the clock winds down on their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Notre Dame Prep fans are feeling down as the clock winds down on their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle fans cheer for the team in the third quarter of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Pinnacle fans cheer for the team in the third quarter of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon players take the ice before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon players take the ice before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial fans show their love for their team before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial fans show their love for their team before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial players during the national anthem before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial players during the national anthem before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Oscar Kahler (93) stands during the national anthem before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Oscar Kahler (93) stands during the national anthem before their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial players celebrate a goal during the first period of their championship game against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial players celebrate a goal during the first period of their championship game against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) with room to get the across the ice during their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) with room to get the across the ice during their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) takes a shot on goal in the first period of their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Ryan Janowski (17) takes a shot on goal in the first period of their championship game against Centennial on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Joesph Lines (22) goes head to head with Centennial's Daniel Strauch (33) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Joesph Lines (22) goes head to head with Centennial's Daniel Strauch (33) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Chase Kimball (29) looks for open room in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Chase Kimball (29) looks for open room in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's George Gulizia (13) and Centennial's Lucas Too (20) battle for the puck at mid ice during the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's George Gulizia (13) and Centennial's Lucas Too (20) battle for the puck at mid ice during the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45) and Horizon's Joseph Lines chase the puck during the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45) and Horizon's Joseph Lines chase the puck during the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) loses his balance while Horizon's George Gulizia (13) closes in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) loses his balance while Horizon's George Gulizia (13) closes in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Joseph Lines (22) and Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) chase after a puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Joseph Lines (22) and Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) chase after a puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Anthony Montagnino (36) and Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) fight for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Anthony Montagnino (36) and Centennial's Christian Laliberte (10) fight for the puck in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Declan George (27) and Horizon's Stephan Kennedy (28) tangle up by the glass in second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Declan George (27) and Horizon's Stephan Kennedy (28) tangle up by the glass in second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Oscar Kahler (93) and Horizon's Dawson Lungerman (8) battle it out in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Oscar Kahler (93) and Horizon's Dawson Lungerman (8) battle it out in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45), Horizon's Chase Kimball (29) and Centennial's Declan George scramble near the glass in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Ruskin Griffith (45), Horizon's Chase Kimball (29) and Centennial's Declan George scramble near the glass in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) gets the puck away from Horizon's Joseph Curley (18) in third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Andrew Songstad (87) gets the puck away from Horizon's Joseph Curley (18) in third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's head coach Greg Vaughn during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's head coach Greg Vaughn during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's head coach David Bird during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's head coach David Bird during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's fans cheer for their team during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's fans cheer for their team during their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial's Lucas Too (20) finds room to roam in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial's Lucas Too (20) finds room to roam in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Carter Mengedoth (16) and Joseph Lines (22) wrap up Centennial's Robert Sandoval (28) in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Carter Mengedoth (16) and Joseph Lines (22) wrap up Centennial's Robert Sandoval (28) in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Horizon's Joseph Curley (18) celebrates his goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Horizon's Joseph Curley (18) celebrates his goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial players celebrate a goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial players celebrate a goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) with plenty of room midfield in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) with plenty of room midfield in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Charles Herman (110 finds room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Charles Herman (110 finds room near the wall in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Morgan Butler (2) checks Corono del Sol's Cameron Shurman (14) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Morgan Butler (2) checks Corono del Sol's Cameron Shurman (14) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) and Corono del Sol's Colton Herr (11) battle out after a face-off in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) and Corono del Sol's Colton Herr (11) battle out after a face-off in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) loses the puck to Campo Verde's Braden Moore (21) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) loses the puck to Campo Verde's Braden Moore (21) in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Alec Cipollini (32) deflects a shot on goal by Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Alec Cipollini (32) deflects a shot on goal by Campo Verde's Michael Tywalk (36) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) faces off against Corono del Sol's Mason Muir (5) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Cody Horton (50) faces off against Corono del Sol's Mason Muir (5) in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Cameron Shurman (14) takes a shot on goal in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Cameron Shurman (14) takes a shot on goal in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Zachary Wayne's shot goes between the legs of Campo Verde's goalie in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Zachary Wayne's shot goes between the legs of Campo Verde's goalie in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Campo Verde's Zachary Wayne's celebrates his goal in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Campo Verde's Zachary Wayne's celebrates his goal in the second period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Colton Herr (11) takes a long shot on goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Colton Herr (11) takes a long shot on goal in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on goal but is caught by Campo Verde's Jake Membrilla in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on goal but is caught by Campo Verde's Jake Membrilla in the third period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Centennial players raise their championship trophy for their fans after their championship game win against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Centennial players raise their championship trophy for their fans after their championship game win against Horizon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on Campo Verde's Steven Pryce in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on Campo Verde's Steven Pryce in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Corona del Sol's Noah Steinman (3) takes a shot on Campo Verde's Steven Pryce in the first period of their championship game on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Ice Den Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Ariz.(Photo: Carlos Salcedo/The Republic)

For a team that did not begin the season very well, Corona del Sol's ending was spectacular.

From winless in a preseason tournament to the Division III state hockey championship, Corona de Sol transcend the space of emotion and achievement. Coming from behind to defeat Campo Verde 6-5 in overtime at the Ice Den in Scottsdale on Saturday, the variables of character, resiliency and speed from junior Noah Steinman help provide the path to victory.

Powered by Steinman’s four goals, including the tying tally with 2:27 left in regulation, and then the game-winner from Johan Kenney less than five minutes into overtime, provided the physical attributes.

Down 1-0 early in the second period, Steinman scored a natural “hat trick,” three in row, and that included two within 17 seconds. Yet his most important goal was reserved for later. Standing just to the right of Campo Verde goalie Jakob Membrila, Steinman tapped in a centering pass from Colton Holt to send this one into the extra session.

During the final 4:30 of the final period, teams four traded goals and Campo Verde, down by one, picked up tallies from Jason Smith and Cody Holton to create a one-goal advantage.

Then Steinman deadlocked matters in the final 2:30, and Kenney’s tally in front delivered the state title.

Other standouts

Jonah Kenny of Corona picked up the game-winner in overtime and added an assist on Steinman’s first goal of the game.

Corona goalie Alec Cipollini stopped 16 of 17 shots during the first period.

Quote of the game

“Early in the game, they were more aggressive than us,” Corona coach Ryan Sell said. “As the game progressed, we became more aggressive and won this game with character and determination. That’s a great credit to our kids.”